WINTER SKIES & EDITORIAL::WHY NO SLEDDING ?

A SKY WATCH FRIDAY POST

Linda and I on our recent “road trip” visited her Mom and Brothers (Near Chicago) and this is what the skies looked like after dropping 12 inches of snow  LOL. Then on to Toledo,Ohio where we visited my son Nathan his wife Cassie and the GRANDKIDS.

NOW “WHY NO SLEDDING”

1. Sledding might be healthy 

2. Excess Fresh Air and Sunshine (POSSIBLE OVER PRODUCTION OF VITAMIN D)

3. Decrease in sales of video games etc. etc. Less texting minutes used, and the off chance children might talk to one another. 

DANGER: The children in the above photos have taken a stand FOR SLEDDING. Please contact any and all politicians. Hearings must be held. Impose new taxes and fines on all sled makers and this trend can be stopped in it’s sled tracks.

Pooh Bear reporting from Fort Miamis. ( Couple Grand Children in the above photo)

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The Ohio RV & Boat Show

The Ohio RV & BOAT SHOW is taking place in Columbus,Ohio at the Ohio Expo Center. January 9-17th, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Think Spring Think Camping and Boating. First stop was the display at Post’s where I had the chance to talk with Bob,Monte,Earl,and Maury. If your interested in”Toy Haulers”

 That’s Bob behind the counter taking a phone call from an out of state customer who is making a special trip to see Post's Travel Trailers. ( A few years back I had the opportunity to work at Post’s and I know first hand how much work goes into putting on one of these “shows” )  NEXT STOP

 These folks are located in Lancaster,Ohio and I have had the opportunity to talk with them several times. So meet Kathy and Dean

Kathy or is it Cathy?? is demonstrating how to “put up” the A-Liner Expedition.. She says it takes her about 28 seconds and having done it myself hundreds of times that is about right. Another unit they carry is the  R-Pod which for a smaller unit is one of my favorites.

 

Well that’s about it for today I will leave you with a few random photos from the show and

There is always the TENT…. and As Always Thanks For Stopping By.. Joe Todd and Linda

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CLEAR CREEK METRO PARK FOR WATERY WEDNESDAY

 

A WATERY WEDNESDAY POST

CLEAR CREEK Valley is one of the most pristine and secluded natural areas in Central Ohio.

BACK FROM ROAD TRIP and HAVE A FEW PROBLEMS TO DEAL WITH. I enjoyed a quick trip to Clear Creek for some peace& quiet.. 

 

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OFF A WANDERING FOR A FEW

 (ALWAYS BEEN A LITTLE OFF)  LOL

I know we all like “comments” so here are some random comments from 2009.

A little Banjo Traveling music:

 

Will be back later and as always thanks for stopping by Joe Todd & Linda. and Happy Birthday Linda 01/05/2010

For a really good read visit::

Tony Letts at Mind Motion 

"IT'S GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS"

 

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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WINS THE ROSE BOWL 2010 (A MY WORLD TUESDAY POST)

Ohio State Fight the Team Acro...Introduced at a pep rally for the 1915 Illinois game, Fight the Team Across the Field made its Ohio Field debut at the same game.

A MY WORLD TUESDAY POST.

On New Years Day I watched THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY foot ball team play  at the ROSE BOWL and what a game it was. A quick visit to Columbus,Ohio and the University is in order.

The SCARLET and GRAY BUCKEYES

and their stadium “THE HORSESHOE.” The first game in the stadium was against Ohio Wesleyan University on October 7, 1922, and brought a crowd of around 25,000

Ohio State Hang On Sloopy - Oh... Hang on Sloopy is the song of choice by the team and fans alike

A QUICK GLIMPSE AT SOME OF THE CAMPUS. ( I had the good fortune to be there as a student from 1964-1969)

As I face this Historical Marker Mirror Lake is to my back. To find out where OSU played their first home game on November 1 1890 CLICK. Next, we have a frozen Mirror Lake (I could tell a few stories)

This is where I learned to walk at a very fast pace going from one class to the next.( Loved organic chemistry lab ) but after spending three hours in “lab” at lunch no one wanted to sit next to me (BAD SMELL).

 Those hills may not look that big but when skate boards first came out that entire area was filled with skate boarders in the evenings (including myself). One evening I loaned my “board” to some gal from Baker Hall and the first time she went down the hill she fell and broke her leg.

Several virtual tours of the campus are available just CLICK.

STRADLEY HALL is where I lived for most of my five years at Ohio State. For me in many ways it was the Best of Times and the Worst of Times. I just wish I knew then what I know now. This quick visit to OSU has brought back a lot of memories and it was a fun place to visit on this cold January day.

In Closing:

1. “Buckeyes” has been the official Ohio State nickname since 1950

2. The tradition of placing Buckeye Leaves on the Ohio State helmets was started in 1968 by Woody Hayes

3.The Victory Bell is rung after every Ohio State victory. It was a gift of the classes of 1943, 1944 and 1945.

4.Scarlet and Gray:Ohio State’s official school colors since 1878

 In 1964 I was Blowin in the wind.In 1969 Spiro Agnew gave the commencement address at  OSU and in 2010 (just for today) Life is Good.

As Always Thanks For Stopping By.

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A SCENIC SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY AT RISING PARK AND BUCKEYE LAKE….

FIRST TO RISING PARK IN LANCASTER,OHIO THEN UP THE ROAD A LITTLE TO BUCKEYE LAKE.

A Scenic Sunday post and A Shadow Shot Sunday post.

Sun, snow, and shadows at Rising Park in Lancaster,Ohio and just for something a little different a trip to Buckeye Lake.

Above photos taken from dock at Alexander's Landing Marina.

 WAS A LITTLE COLD TO GO A WANDERING TODAY BUT THE SUN WAS OUT AND THE SKY WAS MOSTLY BLUE AND IT IS A NEW YEAR. THANKS FOR STOPPING BY.. JOE TODD.

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